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Appearance ....................................................................... 1

LED Explanation ...................................................................... 1

Button and Port Explanation .................................................... 2

Positioning the Extender .......................................................... 2

Connect the Extender to the Internet ................................. 3

Before You Begin ..................................................................... 3

Quick Setup .............................................................................. 4

Option One: Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) ............... 4

Option Two: Using Web Browser ......................................... 5

Using the extender as an USB Adapter ................................... 9

Using the extender as an AP ................................................... 9

Set the extender as an AP ................................................... 9

Connect your devices to the AP by WPS ........................... 11

View the Information of the Extender .............................. 14

Current Status of the Extender .............................................. 14

Information about the Host Network, the Extender and the

Clients .................................................................................... 15

Manage the Extended Network and Security Settings .... 16

Extend another Network ........................................................ 16

Customize the Extended SSID .............................................. 18

Secure the Extended Network ............................................... 18

Change your Admin Account ............................................. 18

Block / Allow Network Access from Specific Clients .......... 19

Change Wi-Fi Coverage ......................................................... 21

Change the Extender’s IP Address ........................................ 22

DHCP Server .......................................................................... 23

Set the DHCP Server .......................................................... 23

DHCP Client List ................................................................. 23

Manage the Extender ..................................................... 25

Power Schedule ...................................................................... 25

Time Settings .......................................................................... 26

Daylight Saving Time .............................................................. 26

LED Control ............................................................................ 26

Firmware Upgrade .................................................................. 27

Backup & Restore ................................................................... 27

Backup Configurations ........................................................ 27

Restore configurations ........................................................ 28

Factory Default Restore .......................................................... 28

System Log ............................................................................. 28

Reboot .................................................................................... 29

Logout ..................................................................................... 29

Appendix ......................................................................... 30

Factory Default Settings ......................................................... 30

Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 30

Specifications .......................................................................... 32

Glossary .................................................................................. 33

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Appearance

This chapter covers the following topics:

LED Explanation

Button and Port Explanation

Positioning the Extender

Statue Color Indication

On

Green The extender is connected to the router, and is in a good location.

Orange The extender is connected to the router, but is too far away from the router.

Red No active connection.

Blinking Green WPS connection is in progress, or the extender is initializing.

Off -- The extender is powered off.

RE Button

LED

RESET Ethernet Port

Appearance

(Range Extender/WPS) Button: If your Wireless router supports WPS

function, you can press the WPS button and then press the RE button of

the extender to establish a secure connection between the wireless router

and the extender.

RESET: This button is used to restore the extender’s factory default settings.

There are two ways to reset the extender:

Option One: While the extender is powered on, use a pin to press the

RESET button, the LED should turn off momentarily, then release the button

and wait the extender to reboot to its factory default settings.

Option Two: Log in to the extender’s web management page, and go to

Settings > System Tools > Backup & Restore page, click Factory

Restore.

Ethernet Port: One 10/100Mbps RJ45 Ethernet ports used to add wireless

connectivity to an Ethernet-enabled device such as Internet TV, DVR,

Gaming console and so on. Please note that this port is not allowed to be

connected with router.

For safety consideration, we suggest you plug the extender right way up or

upside down, as the pictures shown below.

Right way up Upside down

Connect the Extender to the Internet


Before You Begin

Quick Setup

Using the extender as an USB Adapter

Using the extender as an AP

Please read this chapter carefully before using the device. The operating

distance range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on

the physical position of the wireless devices. Factors that can weaken signals

by getting in the way of your network’s radio waves are metal appliances or

obstructions, and walls. Typical ranges vary based on the types of materials and

background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or office.

In order to optimize the performance of the extender, please follow the

instructions below to achieve an ideal location (please make sure it is always

within the wireless coverage of the wireless router).

● Half-way Between Generally, the ideal location for the extender is half-

way between the wireless router and Wi-Fi dead zone. If the wireless signal

is not satisfactory, you may place the extender somewhat nearer to the

wireless router.

● No Obstacles and Spacious - Clear obstacles in the way between the

extender and the wireless router. It’s better to locate it in a spacious place.

● No Interference - Choose a location away from Bluetooth devices and

other household electronics, such as cordless phone, microwave, and

baby monitor, etc., to minimize signal interference.


Place your extender in a well-ventilated place far from direct sunlight, any

heater or heating vent.

Leave at least 2 inches (5cm) space around the device for heat dissipation.

Unplug your extender in a lighting storm to avoid damage.

Use Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above,

Netscape Navigator 6.0 or above.

Operating temperature of the extender should be 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉).

Operating humidity of the extender should be 10%~90%RH (Non-

condensing).

Power On

Plug in next to your router.

Connect

Press the WPS button on your router.

Your router should support WPS. Otherwise, please use Option

Two: Using Web Browser.

For more information about using WPS on your router,

please refer to the router manufacturer's user guide.


Immediately press the button on your extender. The LED starts

blinking.

Relocate

Plug the extender into an electrical outlet about halfway between your

router (Host Network) and the Wi-Fi dead zone.

Wait about 1 minute until the LED is lit with a solid green. If not,

relocate it closer to the router to achieve a good (or better) signal

quality.

Enjoy!

The extender shares the same wireless network name (SSID) and wireless

password as your router.

Power On

Plug in next to your router.

If the LED does not turn solid green (or orange), please

use Option Two: Using Web Browser.

Some ISP gateways disable the WPS function by

default, if the WPS method fails, please use Option

Two: Using Web Browser.


Connect to the Extender

● Via Wireless

Disconnect the Ethernet (wired) connection to your computer.

Click the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar and connect to the extender's

network (e.g. TP-LINK_Extender_XXXXXX).

● Via Ethernet Cable

Disable the Wi-Fi on your computer.

Connect the extender to your computer via an Ethernet cable.

Configure

Launch a web browser on your computer and type

http://tplinkrepeater.net into the URL field, and use admin (all

lowercase) for both username and password to log in.


Create a new username and password to log in the web management

page, then click Confirm.

Select your region and time zone, then click Next

Per FCC regulations, all Wi-Fi products marketed in the

U.S. are fixed to the U.S. region.


Select your router's 2.4GHz host network and enter the password, then

click Next.

Either copy the host’s SSID or customize it for the extended 2.4GHz

network, then click Next.

Verify your wireless settings and click Save. The LED should turn

solid green, indicating successful connection.

Relocate

Plug the extender into an electrical outlet about halfway between

your router (Host Network) and the Wi-Fi dead zone.


relocate the extender closer to the router to achieve a good (or

better) signal quality.


Enjoy!

The extended network shares the same Wi-Fi password as your host network,

but may have different wireless network name if you customize the name during

the configuration.

The extender can be used as a wireless adapter to connect any Ethernet-

enabled device, such as a Blu-ray player, game console, DVR, or smart TV, to

your wireless network.

After the extender connected to the Internet, you can connect an Ethernet-only

device to the extender using an Ethernet cable.

The extender can be used as an access point, thus to transform your existing

wired network to a wireless network.

Connect the extender to your router

Power on the extender, and connect it to your router’s Ethernet port with

an Ethernet cable.

Set the extender to AP mode

Connect your computer to your extender’s wireless network.

Launch a web browser and log into http://tplinkrepeater.net, click

Mode in the top right corner, select Access Point and click Save.

The extender will switch to AP mode and reboot automatically.

http://tplinkrepeater.net/


Change the SSID and Password (Optional)

Go to Settings > Wireless > Wireless Settings page, configure the

extender as the picture shows below, and click Save.

Network Name (SSID): Set a SSID for your AP’s wireless network.

Security: Select the security type. WPA/WPA2 - Personal is

recommended.

If WPA/WPA2 – Personal is selected,

Select the security version. WPA2-PSK is recommended.


Select the encryption type. TKIP is NOT recommended if the

extender operates in 802.11n mode, because TKIP is not

supported by the 802.11n specification and the WPS function.

Enter a new password in the Password field.

If WEP is selected,

Select the security type. The defult is auto, which automatically

chooses Open System or Shared Key based on the capability

and access request of the wireless client.

Select the WEP key format. ASCII format is a combination of

alphabetic and numeric characters. Hexadecimal format is a

combination of the numbers (0-9) and letters (A-F, a-f).

Select the key type. 64-bit allows you to enter 10 hexadecimal

digits or 5 ASCII characters into the Key Value field. 128-bit

allows you to enter 26 hexadecimal digits or 13 ASCII characters

into the Key Value field.

Enter the WEP key into the Key Value field.

Mode: Select a transmission mixed mode.

Channel Width: Select a channel bandwidth for the wireless

network.

Channel: Select the operating channel for the wireless network. It is

recommended to leave the channel to Auto, if you are not

experiencing the intermittent wireless connection issue.

Enjoy the Internet

Now you can connect to the extender (AP)’s wireless network to enjoy the

Internet.

There are three ways to connect your devices to the AP by WPS.

Method ONE: Use your device’s WPS button

Launch a web browser and log into http://tplinkrepeater.net, then

go to Settings > Wireless > WPS page.

Enable the WPS function of the AP.

Select Push Button at WPS Wizard section, and click Connect.

You can connect your wireless devices to the extender (AP)’s

wireless network by WPS. For detailed instructions, please

refer to Connect your devices to the AP by WPS.



Immediately push the WPS button on your client device.

“Connect successfully” will appear on the WPS page, which means

that your client device has connected to the AP by WPS.

Method TWO: Enter the client’s PIN code on the AP

Use this method if your client device has a WPS PIN code.




Select PIN code at WPS Wizard section, enter the client’s WPS PIN

code and click Connect.

“Connect successfully” will appear on this page, which means that

your client device has connected to the AP by WPS.

Method THREE: Enter the AP’s PIN code on your client

device

Use this method if your client device asks the AP’s PIN code.




Enable the AP’s PIN. The current PIN code of the AP is displayed

here, you can click Generate to get a new one.




On your client device, enter the AP’s PIN code. When the AP

(extender)’s LED is solid on, the client device has successfully

connected to the AP.

View the Information of the Extender


Current Status of the Extender

Information about the Host Network, the Extender

and the Clients

Launch a web browser and log into http://tplinkrepeater.net, then go to

Settings > Status page.

You can view the network connection status in this page.

● The normal status.

● The extender is failed to connect to the wireless network of your router.

● The extender is connected to your router, but no transmitting data.

Please check your host network.

● The extender is connected to the router unnormally. Maybe the gateway

is set incorrectly in the Static IP. You can select “Obtain an IP address

automatically” on the “Settings > Network” page.

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View the Information of the Extender

● The extender is failed to connect to the NTP server, or obtain the DNS

server address. Please check your host network.

Instructions

The wireless is on and encrypted.

The wireless is on and unencrypted.

/

Router：The wireless is off, or the connection is failed.

Extender：The wireless is off.

/ The icons are selected.

1. Launch a web browser and log into http://tplinkrepeater.net, then go to

Settings > Status page.

2. Click the icons of your router, the extender and clients. The detailed

informations of the corresponding icon are displayed below.


Manage the Extended Network and Security Settings


Extend another Network

Customize the Extended SSID

Secure the Extended Network

Change Wi-Fi Coverage

Change the Extender’s IP Address

DHCP Server

If you want to extend another network, you can refer to the following steps to

finish it quickly.


Settings > Wireless > Connect to Network page.

2. Enable Connect to 2.4GHz Network. Then click Wireless Scanner to

scan the wireless network you want to extend.

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3. Select the network you want to extend from the list.

4. Once a network is selected, the SSID and security settings of that network

will automatically be filled in. If the host network is encrypted, enter the

password and click Save.

5. Relocate

Plug in the extender halfway between your wireless router (Host Network)

and the Wi-Fi dead zone.


relocate the extender closer to the router to achieve a good (or better)

signal quality.

Enjoy!

The extender shares the same wireless network name (SSID) and wireless

password as your host network. If you want to change the wireless network

name (SSID), please refer to Customize the Extended SSID.

If the network you want to extend is on but not shown in the

list, please try the steps below.

Move the extender closer to your router. Then click

Refresh on the top-right corner of the list to scan the

network again.

You can also enter the SSID and password of the network

you want to extend on the Connect to Network page.

Then click Save to connect to the host network.

When Host 2.4GHz Security is WEP, please select the index

same as the host network.


On the Extended Network page, you can change and hide the wireless network

name (SSID) of the extender, as well as enable or disable the wireless network

of the extender.


Settings > Wireless > Extended Network page.

2. Either click Copy Host SSID or create a new name using up to 32

characters for the extended 2.4GHz nework. The SSID is case-sensitive.

3. Select the Hide SSID broadcast checkbox if you want to hide the

extender’s SSID from the wireless devices. If you want to connect to the

hiden SSID, please enter the SSID and the password manaully.

4. Click Save to save the settings.

Secure the Extended Network

Change your Admin Account


Settings > System Tools > Admin Account page.

2. Create a new username and password as shown in the figure below.

Old Username / Password：Enter your current username / password.

New Username / Password: Enter your new username / pawword.

Confirm Password: Re-enter your new password.





Block / Allow Network Access from Specific Clients

For increased security, you can restrict access to the extended network by

allowing only specific wireless devices in the pre-set white list, or preventing the

devices in the pre-set black list, from connecting to the extended network.

Blacklist Mode

The devices in the Blacklist are not allowed to connect to the extender.


Settings > Advanced Settings > Access Control page.

2. Click the button to enable the Access Control function.

3. Select Blacklist as default access mode, then click Save.

4. Add the device to the blacklist by following the below ways.

● Add the Online Devices to the blacklist.

In the Online Devices list, you can view the information about the

devices connected to the extender. For one device, you can click the

icon to add the device to the blacklist. For several devices,

select them and click Block to add them at the same time.

● Add the devices that are not in the Online Devices list.

(1) Click Add icon.



(2) Enter the Device Name.

(3) Enter the device’s MAC Address.

(4) Select the type of Effective Time. If you select Cannot access

based on the time time schedule, set the time and days.

(5) Click OK.

Whitelist Mode

Only the devices in the Whitelist are allowed to connect to the extender.



2. Click the button to enable the Access Control function.

3. Select Whitelist as default access mode, then click Save.

4. Click Add to add a device manually into the whitelist.



(1) Enter the Device Name.

(2) Enter the device’s MAC Address.

(3) Select the type of Effective Time. If you select Cannot access

based on the time time schedule, set the time and days.

(4) Click OK.

Modify or Remove a Device in the Blacklist/Whitelist



In the Devices in Blacklist / Whitelist part:

● Click the icon , and then you can modify the device name and mac

address.

● Click the icon to remove one device from the list. For several devices,

select them and click Delete to remove them at the same time.

Change Wi-Fi Coverage Launch a web browser and log into http://tplinkrepeater.net, then go to

Settings > Advanced Settings > Wi-Fi Coverage page.

You can adjust the Wi-Fi coverage by three levels according to your need.




Change the Extender’s IP AddressBy default, the extender is set to obtain an IP address automatically from the

front router. If you want to use a specific IP address appropriate to your network

demand, please refer to the steps below.


Settings > Network page.

2. Select Use the following IP address, then enter the IP address and

gateway manually.

IP Address: Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation

(192.168.0.254 by default).

Subnet: Enter the subnet mask in dotted-decimal notation that

determines the size of the network (255.255.255.0 by default).

Default Gateway: Enter the gateway that is in the same subnet as

the IP address in dotted-decimal notation. It is usually the LAN IP

address of your router.

3. Click the Save button to save the settings.

We do NOT recommend you change the IP address unless you

are quite sure about the IP setting for special network

demand, random changes may lead to Internet disconnection.



DHCP Server The extender can be configured as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration

Protocol) server to assign IP addresses automatically to the clients on the LAN.



2. The DHCP server is set to be auto by default, and the function will

automatically be turn on or off according to the DHCP settings of the host

network.

● If you select on, please configure it manually.

IP Address Pool: The start address and end address must be

on the same subnet with LAN IP. Your extender will assign

addresses within this specified range to its clients.

Address Lease Time: The amount of time in which a DHCP

client can lease its current dynamic IP address assigned by

your extender. After the dynamic IP address expires, the client

will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address.

Default Gateway (Optional): Enter the LAN IP address of your host

router.

Primary / Secondary DNS (Optional): Enter the DNS IP address

provided by your ISP.

● If you select Off, please make sure the DHCP server of your host network

is on. Otherwise, you have to set the IP address for each client manually.

3. Click Save to save your changes.

DHCP Client List

The DHCP Client List displays the Client Name, MAC Address, Assigned IP

and Lease Time for each DHCP Client connected to the device.



2. You can view the information of the DHCP clients connected to the

extender in the DHCP Client List.

To use the DHCP server function of the device, you should configure

all computers as "Obtain an IP Address automatically" mode.




Client Name: The name of the DHCP client.

MAC Address: The MAC address of the DHCP client.

Assigned IP Address: The IP address that is assigned to the client

by the DHCP server.

Lease Time: The time duration that the IP address is leased to the

DHCP client.

Click Refresh to refresh the DHCP Client List.

Manage the Extender


Power Schedule

Time Settings

Daylight Saving Time

LED Control

Firmware Upgrade

Backup & Restore

Factory Default Restore

System Log

Reboot

Logout

For power-saving purpose, you can power off the extender according to the pre-

set time schedule by enabling this power schedule function.


Settings > Advanced Settings > Power Schedule page.

2. Set the power-off schedule of your extender by following the below steps:

(1) Enable Power Schedule: Select this checkbox to enable this function.

(2) Power-Off Time: Select the time period to power off the extender.

(3) Day(s): Select the day(s) on which to power off the extender.


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Manage the Extender

The extender obtain the current time from the Internet automatically. You can

set the time zone of your location via the Time Settings page.


Settings > System Tools > Time Settings page.

2. Select the Time Zone of your location, then click Save.


Settings > System Tools > Time Settings page.

2. Set the daylight saving time by following the steps below:

(1) Select Enable Daylight Saving Time to enable this function.

(2) Select the correct Start date and time when daylight saving time starts

at your local time zone.

(3) Select the correct End date and time when daylight saving time ends

at your local time zone.

(4) Click Save.

LED Control can turn off the LED at the specific time. The extender can still work

normally after the LED is off.


Settings > System Tools > LED Control page.

2. Tick the Night Mode to enable the LED Control function.

3. Set the time period to turn off the LED.




Manage the Extender

4. Click Save to save your settings.

1. On your computer, download the latest firmware file from our support

page at http://tp-link.com.


Settings > System Tools > Firmware Upgrade page.

3. Make sure the firmware version you downloaded is same as the hardware

version displayed on this page, then click Browse to select the

downloaded file.

4. Click Upgrade. The upgrade takes a few minutes to complete and the

extender will automatically reboot itself when finished.

It is highly recommended to back up your current configurations, in case a

recovery is needed to restore the system to a previous state or from the factory

defaults.

Backup Configurations


Settings > System Tools > Backup & Restore page.

2. Click Backup to save your current configurations as a config.bin file on

your computer. Make sure to save it in a safe location where you can

retrieve it when needed.

Please DO NOT power off the extender during the upgrade

process.

http://tp-link.com/



Manage the Extender



Click Browse to select your backup file. And then click Restore restore

the extender. The restore process may take a few minutes to complete

and the extender will automatically reboot itself when finished.



2. Click Factory Restore to reset your extender to its factory default

settings.

System Log can help you know what happened to your extender, facilitating you

to locate the malfunctions. For example when your extender does not work

properly, you may need to save the system log and send it to the technical

support for troubleshooting


Settings > System Tools > System Log page.

2. You can filter out and view the specific logs by choosing log type and

Please DO NOT power off the extender during the backup

process.

Please DO NOT power off the extender during the restore

process.

Factory Restore will erase all settings that you have configured

for the extender. To re-login to the extender's management

page, use the default admin for both username and password.




Manage the Extender

level.

3. Click Save Log to save all the logs in txt file to your computer.

1. Launch a web browser and log into http://tplinkrepeater.net.

2. Click Reboot on the top right corner to reboot the extender.

If you have logged into the web management page http://tplinkrepeater.net,

click Logout in the top right corner to log out safely.



Appendix


Factory Default Settings

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Glossary

Name Status

Username admin

Password admin

IP Address 192.168.0.254

Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0

Domain http://tplinkrepeater.net

SSID TP-LINK_Extender_XXXXXX

Wireless Security Disabled

Access Control Disabled

T1. How do I restore my extender to its factory default settings?

There are two ways to reset the extender:

● Option One: With the extender powered on, use a pin to press the

RESET button, the LED should turn off momentarily, then release the

button.

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● Option Two: Log into the extender's web management page, and go to

System Tools > Restore & Backup page, click Factory Restore.

T2. What can I do if I forget my login password?

1. Restore the extender to its factory default settings. If you don’t know

how to do that, please refer to previous T1.

2. Use the default username and password (admin, admin) to log in to

the web management page.

3. Reconfigure your extender, including the login password, by following

the instructions of this guide.

T3. What can I do if I cannot access the web management page?

● Verify all the connections (either wireless or wired ones) are proper. If

yes, please proceed to the next step.

● Try to obtain an IP address and gateway; if succeed, open your web-

browser, and log into http://tplinkrepeater.net. If you are unable to log in,

please RESET the device, and then use the default IP address

192.168.0.254 to log into web management page, reconfigure the

device.

● Feel free to contact our technical support, if the problem still persists.

T4. I enabled a wireless MAC filter, wireless access control, or access

control list (ACL) on my router. What should I do before configuring

and using the extender?

When a device connects through the extender to your router, the MAC

address of the device shown on the router is translated to another MAC

address. If your router’s MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL is

enabled, the devices connected to the extender cannot get an IP address

from the extender and cannot access the Internet.

To solve this problem, please follow the steps below:

1. Log in to your router and disable the MAC filter, wireless access

control, or ACL

2. Power on your extender, and using Option ONE: Using WPS or

Option TWO: Using Web Browser to configure your extender.

3. Connect all of your devices to the extended network, and make sure

the router’s Link LED remains lit.

4. On your router, add all the Online Devices’ MAC addresses to your

router’s MAC filter table.

5. Enable the router’s MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL.

Now, you have successfully configured your extender, and can use it

normally.

T5. How can I know that my wireless signal has been repeated and boosted

by the extender?

An easy way is to compare the signal strength of your target wireless

network (symbolized by its SSID), with TL-WA855RE in operation vs. out

of operation. Before comparison, you’d better make sure your computer

Once the extender is reset, the current configurations will be

erasered and you need to reconfigure it.

For more information about how to disable your router’s

MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL, please refer to

your router’s user guide.

Appendix

can obtain an IP address from your target wireless network and thus access

the Internet, either via TL-WA855RE or without.

T6. Will the extender work if I connect the ETHERNET port of it to the router

via Ethernet cable?

Sorry, it won’t work. The extender is designed to connect wirelessly to the

router, while the ETHERNET port is designed to connect with a wired

device, like Internet TV, Gaming console, DVR and so on.

T7. Why does the wireless transmission rate speed down, while the wireless

signal is stronger after repeated by the extender?

In compliance with the wireless transmission protocol, all the extender

devices are set to work in half-duplex instead of full-duplex mode. In other

words, the extender has to process one-way communication between your

root Wireless router (or AP) and the terminal clients; so the transmission

time will be double-increased, while the speed will be decreased. TP-LINK

recommends that you connect to the extender when your home network

connection is poor, or when you want a larger wireless coverage to

eliminate “dead zones”.

General

Standards and

Protocols

IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE

802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, TCP/IP, DHCP

Safety & Emission CE

Port One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation LAN RJ45 port

Wireless

Frequency Band 2.4~2.4835GHz

Radio Data Rate

11n：up to 300Mbps

11g：54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps

11b：11/5.5/2/1Mbps

Security WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK

Physical and Environment

Working Temperature 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉)

Working Humidity 10% ~ 90% RH, Non-condensing

Storage Temperature -40℃~70℃(-40℉~158℉)

Storage Humidity 5% ~ 95% RH, Non-condensing

Appendix

● 802.11b - The 802.11b standard specifies a wireless networking at 11

Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and

operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz, and WEP encryption

for security. 802.11b networks are also referred to as Wi-Fi networks.

● 802.11g - specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using direct-

sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology, using OFDM modulation

and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz, and backward

compatibility with IEEE 802.11b devices, and WEP encryption for security.

● 802.11n - 802.11n builds upon previous 802.11 standards by adding MIMO

(multiple-input multiple-output). MIMO uses multiple transmitter and

receiver antennas to allow for increased data throughput via spatial

multiplexing and increased range by exploiting the spatial diversity,

perhaps through coding schemes like Alamouti coding. The Enhanced

Wireless Consortium (EWC) was formed to help accelerate the IEEE

802.11n development process and promote a technology specification for

interoperability of next-generation wireless local area networking (WLAN)

products.

● Range Extender - A wireless LAN transceiver or "base station" that can

connect a wired LAN to one or many wireless devices. Access points can

also bridge to each other.

● Domain Name System – An Internet Service that translates the names of

websites into IP addresses.

● Domain Name - A descriptive name for an address or group of addresses

on the Internet.

● ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the

Internet.

● MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) - The size in bytes of the largest

packet that can be transmitted.

● SSID - A Service Set Identification is a thirty-two character (maximum)

alphanumeric key identifying a wireless local area network. For the wireless

devices in a network to communicate with each other, all devices must be

configured with the same SSID. This is typically the configuration

parameter for a wireless PC card. It corresponds to the ESSID in the

wireless Access Point and to the wireless network name.

● WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A data privacy mechanism based on a

64-bit or 128-bit or 152-bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE

802.11 standard.

● Wi-Fi –A trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance and the brand name for products

using the IEEE 802.11 family of standards.

● WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) - A group of computers and

associated devices communicate with each other wirelessly, which network

serving users are limited in a local area.

● WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) - WPA is a security technology for wireless

networks that improves on the authentication and encryption features of

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). In fact, WPA was developed by the

networking industry in response to the shortcomings of WEP. One of the

key technologies behind WPA is the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP).

TKIP addresses the encryption weaknesses of WEP. Another key

component of WPA is built-in authentication that WEP does not offer. With

this feature, WPA provides roughly comparable security to VPN tunneling

with WEP, with the benefit of easier administration and use. This is similar

to 802.1x support and requires a RADIUS server in order to implement. The

Wi-Fi Alliance will call this, WPA-Enterprise. One variation of WPA is called

WPA Pre Shared Key or WPA-Personal for short - this provides an

authentication alternative to an expensive RADIUS server. WPA-Personal

is a simplified but still powerful form of WPA most suitable for home Wi-Fi

networking. To use WPA-Personal, a person sets a static key or

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"passphrase" as with WEP. But, using TKIP, WPA-Personal automatically

changes the keys at a preset time interval, making it much more difficult for

hackers to find and exploit them. The Wi-Fi Alliance will call this, WPA-

Personal.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference

in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or

more of the following measures:

● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference.

This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the

equipment.

Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or tv interference

caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications

could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for

an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-

located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is

applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this

transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20

cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction

with any other antenna or transmitter.”

This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause

radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate

measures.

This device meets the EU requirements (1999/519/EC) on the limitation of

exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health

protection.

The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm

from your body.

This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and

other countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation

except for the countries mentioned below:

Country Restriction Reason/remark

Belarus Not

implemented

Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for the

geographical area within a radius of 20 km

from the centre of Ny-Ålesund on Svalbard.

Italy Implemented The public use is subject to general

authorisation by the respective service

provider.

Russian

Federation

Limited

implementation

1. SRD with FHSS modulation

1.1. Maximum 2.5 mW e.i.r.p.

1.2. Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p. Permitted for

use SRD for outdoor applications without

restriction on installation height only for

purposes of gathering telemetry information

for automated monitoring and resources

accounting systems. Permitted to use SRD for

other purposes for outdoor applications only

when the installation height is not exceeding

10 m above the ground surface.

1.3.Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p. Indoor

applications.

2. SRD with DSSS and other than FHSS

wideband modulation

2.1. Maximum mean e.i.r.p. density is 2

mW/MHz. Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p.


mW/MHz. Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p. It is

permitted to use SRD for outdoor applications

only for purposes of gathering telemetry

information for automated monitoring and

resources accounting systems or security

systems.


mW/MHz. Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p. Indoor

applications.

Ukraine Limited

implementation

e.i.r.p. ≤100 mW with built-in antenna with

amplification factor up to 6 dBi

ATTENTION: Due to EU law, the country settings must be identical to the

country where the device is operating (important due to non-harmonised

frequencies in the EU).

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSSs.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause interference, and

This device must accept any interference, including interference that

may cause undesired operation of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables

aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux

deux conditions suivantes :

l'appareil nedoit pas produire de brouillage, et

l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique

subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le

fonctionnement.

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an

uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated

with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC

établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être

installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de

rayonnement et votre corps.

Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003

du Canada.

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.

注意！

依據低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法

第十二條經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用

者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。

第十四條低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通行；經發現

有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通

信，指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、

科學以及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。

減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用。

安全諮詢及注意事項

● 請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。

● 清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行

清潔。

● 注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。

● 插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞

或覆蓋開口。

● 請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在

密閉位置中。

● 請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進

行此項工作。

Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на

відповідність вимогам нормативних документів та вимогам, що

передбачені чинними законодавчими актами України.

● When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to

shut off the product; when there is no power button, the only way to

completely shut off power is to disconnect the product or the power

adapter from the power source.

● Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself. You run the

risk of electric shock and voiding the limited warranty. If you need

service, please contact us.

● Avoid water and wet locations.

This product can be used in the following countries:

AT BG BY CA CZ DE DK EE

ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IT

LT LV MT NL NO PL PT RO

RU SE SG SK TR UA US

TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD

TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park, Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China

For the following equipment:

Product Description: 300Mbps Mini Wi-Fi Range Extender

Model No.: TL-WA855RE

Trademark: TP-LINK

We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives:

Directives 1999/5/EC, Directives 2004/108/EC, Directives 2006/95/EC, Directives 1999/519/EC, Directives 2011/65/EU

The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents

EN 300 328 V1.8.1

EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 & EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1

EN 55022: 2010 + AC: 2011

EN 55024: 2010

EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11: 2009 + A1: 2010 + A12: 2011 +A2: 2013

EN 50385: 2002

The product carries the CE Mark:

Person responsible for marking this declaration:

Yang Hongliang

Product Manager of International Business

Date of issue: 2015-10-19

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